Embedded Software Engineering Intern

**High-Level Summary** An Embedded Software Engineer will design, implement, and debug embedded software and firmware to enable reliable operation of development prototypes and production systems. Responsibilities include hardware bring-up, driver development, bootloaders, RTOS or bare-metal applications, and close collaboration with hardware engineers to integrate, test, and validate systems from early lab bring-up through deployment. **Structured Description** **Position Overview** This role supports software development for prototype and production efforts including embedded systems, digital/analog avionics equipment, and related software tools. The Software Engineer will play a critical role in developing and implementing software solutions for flight systems, and support the evaluation of reliability and functionality of aerospace systems in the face of radiation exposure. **Key Responsibilities** * Contribute to the development and maintenance of flight software systems. * Contribute to the development and maintenance of testing tools and software infrastructure. * Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test fixture software. * See your software through from cradle to grave: from scoping work to minimum viable product to production releases to ongoing maintenance. * Collaborate with hardware, test, and radiation engineers to validate design decisions * Documentation of software design, development, and testing activities **Qualifications** * Minimum 4\+ years of experience in software development with experience in C/C\+\+. * Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices. * Experience with embedded development including microcontrollers, FPGA, ASIC, and RTOS/bare-metal applications. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Strong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Skills * Experience with bootloaders, drivers, and other low-level operating system mechanics * SITL/HITL testbed experience * Experience with avionics integration efforts * Experience with avionics qualification efforts * Experience with reviewing engineering designs, test data, program requirements, requirements decomposition **Additional Requirements** * This is a on-site role for the greater Boulder metropolitan area * May be required to travel occasionally to support test activities * Must be a U.S Person under EAR/ITAR regulations (U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.) Pay: $25\.00 per hour Work Location: In person